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1956 Map of Bearcreek

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Bearcreek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Bearcreek serves as the focal point for this rural landscape in Cedar and Polk Counties, where the mid-century terrain was defined by a dense network of country churches and small waterways. The geography is marked by the winding Little Sac River and the subsequent formation of Stockton Lake, which significantly altered the local topography near Indian Ridge. Community life is anchored by numerous landmarks, including Friendship Community Hall and several distinct congregations such as Lindley Prairie Ch and Forest Home Ch.

A 1980s update layered in purple highlights the encroaching waters of the reservoir, illustrating how the natural flow of the Bear Creek and Spring Creek systems was reshaped for state park development. Notable elevations like The Mound and High Point Ch provide topographic orientation across the townships of Washington, Jefferson, and Madison, offering a detailed view of the region before and after major water management projects.